United Arab Emirates · passport
UAE passport photo, square for ICP Smart Services
Emirati passport applications run through ICP Smart Services, which requires a square photo upload, between 600×600 and 1200×1200 pixels at 96 DPI or better as a JPG under 2 MB, on a white background with the face filling 70–80% of the frame. The print format remains 35×45 mm.
- Size
- 35×45 mm
- Digital file
- 1200×1200 px JPEG
- Background
- white
- Head height
- 70–80%
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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Popular: · ·
- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
MEETS SPEC · ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification, with the source cited on every document.
How our UAE Passport (ICP) photo tool works
Add a photo you already have and we measure it against the official UAE Passport (ICP) specification (35×45 mm, 1200×1200 px, white background), then produce the exact files you need. Checking is free; you pay €5.99 only if you want the files.
Add your photo
A selfie or any recent photo of yourself, straight from your phone.
See every measurement
Ten checks run against the official spec and show you the numbers.
Fix what's off
Drag to reposition and zoom to resize, or retake the photo if something can't be fixed.
Download your files
Exact digital file, print-ready sheet and compliance report.
What is a UAE Passport (ICP) photo?
A UAE passport photo is uploaded to ICP Smart Services as a square image between 600×600 and 1200×1200 pixels (at least 96 DPI), JPG under 2 MB, on a white background with the face at 70–80% of the frame, even though the physical print format is 35×45 mm.
The ICP portal runs an automated ICAO compliance check on every upload, measuring face geometry, background uniformity and lighting. Medical glasses only; religious head coverings with the face visible chin to forehead.
The ICP portal runs an automated ICAO compliance check on upload. This page performs the same geometry measurements and delivers a 1200×1200 px square file plus a 35×45 mm print sheet.
UAE Passport (ICP) photo requirements
| Size | 35×45 mm · 1200×1200 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 1200×1200px JPEG · max 2048 KB |
| Background | white |
| Head height | 70–80% of frame height |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | permitted (uniform backgrounds only) |
- Same ICP Smart Services channel as the Emirates ID: SQUARE upload between 600×600 and 1200×1200 px, JPG, ≤2 MB, automated ICAO check.
- Print format 35×45 mm; white background; face 70–80% of the frame.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
UAE Passport (ICP) photos that pass the checks
Thin frames, no glare, eyes fully visible 
Even light, plain background, neutral expression 
Infant alone in frame, eyes open, plain sheet 
Religious head covering with the full face visible 
Hair back, forehead and both ears clear
UAE Passport (ICP) photos that don't pass
Head tilted, hard shadow on the background 
Taken too far away, head too small in the frame 
Someone else's hand in the frame 
Patterned wall and furniture behind
Illustrative examples created for this guide. They are not customer photos, and not decisions by any authority.
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (1200×1200px, under 2048 KB)
- Printable compliance report with everything we measured
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
- Background cleanup to plain white
one-time payment, no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions: 1200×1200px
- Plain white background, evenly lit
- Head filling 70–80% of the frame
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
Why use PassportClerk for your UAE Passport (ICP) photo
- Convenience
- Make it at home from a photo you already have, without booking a studio or queueing for a booth. You get a file sized for the official upload and a print sheet for the times you need paper.
- Built from the official specification
- Every measurement on this page comes from the official UAE Passport (ICP) requirements, and the source is linked, dated and re-checked.
- Works from any phone
- Nothing to install. A recent phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
- You see the numbers
- Head height, eye line, background and resolution are all measured and shown to you before you pay.
- Private, then deleted
- We only receive your photo if you buy, and everything is deleted within 48 hours.
If the files we produce don't match the specification on this page, we'll fix them or refund you. The decision on any application always rests with the issuing authority.
Frequently asked questions
Why square when the passport photo is 35×45?
The ICP portal standardized on a square upload (600–1200 px) for all its services and crops internally. Uploading a 35×45-shaped file is a common rejection cause, and the file this page delivers is the square the portal wants.
What are the photo rules?
White background, face 70–80% of the frame, eyes open and visible, neutral expression, even lighting. Medical glasses only, untinted and with the frames clear of the eyes. Religious head coverings with the face visible chin to forehead.
Is the Emirates ID photo the same?
The technical spec is identical (same ICP portal), but the Emirates ID has an extra rule: the new photo must visibly differ from the one on your current card. It has its own page.
What does the automated check look for?
ICAO geometry: face position and size, eye visibility, background uniformity, lighting and sharpness. The check here measures the same dimensions so you upload with everything in band.
How we handle compliance
- We check your photo against the official rules. We never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- What you get is a report of measurements, not a guarantee. Final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07